Abstract
This study deals with 5-axis control machining and grinding of workpieces with sculptured surface. The 5-axis control machining and grinding allows sculptured surface to be produced efficiently and accurately. The system developed in the study generates the collision-free tool path for machining and grinding workpieces with sculptured surface, based on the CAD/CAM system P-CAPS employing the solid modeling technique. For grinding, the high speed spindle attachment is used to increase the rotational speed of grinding tool, which consists of rubber pad and diamond abrasive cloth. The system realizes the surface roughness of 0.23 μm for the workpiece with sculptured surface. As a result, the system has potential of producing workpieces with high accuracy and efficiency.
